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This is a magnificent stroll or run or just sitting on a bench! It's an amazing view because you are high up from the beach what seems like an unending cliff. It's really quite spectacular and worth seeing. The park in beautifully maintained and all the palm trees are so beautiful and tropical that you can easily forget where in...
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If you're anywhere near Santa Monica, you will want to stroll in this well-maintained park overlooking the beach and sparkling Pacific. We never a miss a chance to join the walkers, runners, bench-sitters, newspaper readers, chess players, etc. who enjoy exercising or just hanging out along the palm-shaded paths at this L.A. icon . . . in any weather, although...
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I witnessed several people that appeared to be homeless/mentally challenged. They were not bothersome but were foraging through the garbage and sleeping on the grass. They have a right to be in the park. It is not comfortable to be in their presence when one is attempting to enjoy the scenery and beauty of the park. Also, it was packs...
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This is not actually a Park, but a two or three mile meandering walkway, that is filled with lovely shady trees, with above-the-ground curvy roots, Cannons, Statues and Monuments. The elevated path above the bluffs gives people spectacular views of the Ocean, the Beach and the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
The Park is clean, and is nicely maintained. In the...
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Try the northmost part which is a nice 80 foot elevation above the Pacific Coast Highway #1. We got there by walking up the "secret steps" from Estrada Drive then west on Ocean Drive to the overlook. We got there a few minutes before sunset and enjoyed ~15 of the sunset and beautiful afterglow. Nice residential neighborhood. A combination of...
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So
Sad to See Such a Wealthy Area with Million Dollar Residences and homelessness everywhere in the Beach area to The Streets. it Seems They have made Careers out of Homelessness either because of necessity or inability to Pay for any Worthy Housing

The Palisades Park is a great spot for pictures. It is lined with trees so you can find spots for a picnic or to relax. There are tables if you want to host a party. Walk to the end of the Park for a nice view of the California Coastline.

Staying in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a coastal town that maintains a balance as a tourist destination and as an area with a thriving local culture. On the beach, bikers, roller-bladers, runners and walkers move along the famed bike path enjoying the beautiful Los Angeles weather. The solar-powered Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica pier spins high above the water, while park revelers scream with delight riding the roller coaster. Inland from the beach, Third Street Promenade bustles with shoppers and street performers, where every block seems to have a musical or acrobatic act drawing crowds giving Santa Monica both the feeling of a laid-back beach town and a major commercial hub.

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